The Silent Risk Every Female Runner Faces After 45

About this episode

This episode discusses the risks of osteoporosis and bone health for female runners over 45, featuring expert insights from Professor Lora Giangregorio.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever . Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass If you're a female runner over 45… this episode could change how you train forever. We’re joined by world-leading bone health expert Professor Lora Giangregorio, to unpack the truth about osteoporosis, stress fractures, and what really keeps your bones strong as you age. Because here’s the reality: 👉 Running alone isn’t enough 👉 Undereating can quietly weaken your bones 👉 Menopause accelerates bone loss (fast) And most women only realise it when it’s too late. If you want to keep running into your 50s, 60s and beyond, this is essential listening. Check out the Bone Health and Exercise Science lab on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boneslab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWBonESLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giangregoriolora/ Web: https://boneslab.ca/

People in this episode

Host: Coach Parry

Guest: Professor Lora Giangregorio

Topics covered

• osteoporosis
• female runners
• bone health
• stress fractures
• menopause
• aging

Keywords

• female runners
• osteoporosis
• bone health
• stress fractures
• menopause
• running
• fitness

Sponsors

Active Forever

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bone Health and Exercise Science lab, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, boneslab.ca

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